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The gravitational pull of the Moon has the greatest influence on the Earth's tides but the Sun also has some effect.
The gravity of the moon and sun causes the earth's tides. The greatest tides are called 'spring' tides which occur when the earth, moon and sun are aligned. The moon has the greatest effect on our tides because of its proximity.
On Earth it's the moon.
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On Earth it's the moon.
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At new moon and full moon.
Tides are the result of lunar (and solar) gravity.
Tides would become stronger.
Tides would become stronger.
Tides result from differences in the gravitational forces exerted at different points on the Earth's surface by another body (such as the Moon).